[5] In 1954, ACPM was established to provide a supportive home for the increasing number of preventive medicine board-certified physicians.
[6] ACPM has more than 2,700 members who are working worldwide in science research, government and healthcare services.
ACPM provides a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing among specialists in preventive medicine, and offers training programs for research, information, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
A specialist in Preventive Medicine focuses on the health of individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote and maintain health and well-being, and to prevent disease, disability and premature death.
[8] In the first quarter of 2021, ACPM received an $8,000 grant from Pfizer for a "vaccine confidence PSA".